Abstract
An examination of the history of the petroleum industry from its earliest beginnings to the present day, which is a general look at the relative lack of process safety features that lead to numerous major incidents, is given in this chapter. General safety observations from the beginning of the industry in 1859 to the present day multibillion dollar losses are highlighted. The beginning of US safety laws are traced from 1900 to the present day, including workmen’s compensation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration establishment, PSM regulation, Chemical Safety Board, and the latest DHS, SVA Uptown/Riverbend house and Executive Order impacts. The role of the fire protection engineer is highlighted, along with the responsibility and accountability of an organization’s senior management. Finally, how to achieve a proper safety culture within an organization is explained with its interface in safety management/operational excellence management systems.
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